Wayanad District, Kerala
Wayanad District is an administrative district in the state of Kerala, India. It is situated about 420 km from Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala. The district headquarters is located at Kalpetta. Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Paniya and Kurichiya are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 2,130 km², including 2,089.26 km² of rural area and 40.74 km² of urban area.
List of Talukas in Wayanad District
Wayanad District is divided into 3 Talukas for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 49 villages under these talukas. The table below lists each taluka along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Taluka | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mananthavady | 16 | 740.43 |
| 2 | Sulthanbathery | 15 | 774.86 |
| 3 | Vythiri | 18 | 611.18 |
Population of Wayanad District
As per the Census 2011, Wayanad District has a total population of 8,17,420 people, consisting of 4,01,684 males and 4,15,736 females. There are 1,90,894 households in the district with an average population density of 384 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,17,420 | 7,85,840 | 31,580 |
| Male Population | 4,01,684 | 3,86,283 | 15,401 |
| Female Population | 4,15,736 | 3,99,557 | 16,179 |
| Total Households | 1,90,894 | 1,83,375 | 7,519 |
| Population Density | 384 / km² | 376 / km² | 775 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 6,45,585 literate people and 92,324 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 32,578 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,51,443 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,324 | 88,727 | 3,597 |
| Literate Population | 6,45,585 | 6,20,070 | 25,515 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,71,835 | 1,65,770 | 6,065 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 32,578 | 30,378 | 2,200 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,51,443 | 1,48,215 | 3,228 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.